4231 C
PANTONE 4231-C TCX
Pantone 4231 C is HEX #635C4F, RGB 99, 92, 79, and about CMYK 0, 7, 20, 61. It is a dark, neutral neutral orange color. The best text color on it is white at 6.62:1.
| Family | Orange |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Neutral |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Neutral |
| Associations | warmth, optimism and friendliness |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #635C4F | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 635C4F | |
| RGB | 99, 92, 79 | |
| RGB percent | 38.8%, 36.1%, 31.0% | |
| CMYK | 0, 7, 20, 61 | |
| HSL | 39, 11%, 35% | |
| HSV | 39, 20%, 39% | |
| LAB | 39.4, 0.4, 8.5 | |
| LCH | 39.4, 8.5, 87.4 | |
| Decimal | 6511695 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-4231-c: #635C4F; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #635C4F; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-4231-c': '#635C4F' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.388, green: 0.361, blue: 0.310) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_4231_c">#635C4F</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF635C4F) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"4231-c","name":"4231 C","hex":"#635C4F"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 4231 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 4231 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 4231 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 6.62:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #635C4F on white | 6.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| #635C4F on black | 3.17:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
| White on #635C4F | 6.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
| Black on #635C4F | 3.17:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 4231 C
6.62:1
4231 C on white
6.62:1
4231 C on near black
2.85:1
Printing and Pantone matching
4231 C is built here as C0 M7 Y20 K61. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock. On uncoated paper expect it to look a little lighter and less saturated than on coated stock.
| CMYK build | C0 M7 Y20 K61 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 88% |
| Ink note | Within the roughly 300% limit many printers use. |
Screen values approximate the printed ink. Verify against a physical Pantone guide before production.
Similar Pantone colors
More orange colors
Questions about 4231 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 4231 C?
HEX #635C4F, equivalent to RGB 99, 92, 79. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 4231 C?
A process build of C0 M7 Y20 K61. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 4231 C a warm or cool color?
It is a neutral color, dark and neutral, with a hue of 39 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 4231 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 6.62:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.